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Growing and Professionalising the Cyber Security Industry Program

Australian Government · Australia

The Growing and Professionalising the Cyber Security Industry Program provides up to $1.9 million to design, pilot, test and promote a national, self-sustaining cyber security industry professionalisation scheme. The funding aims to reduce barriers to industry entry and create clear education and skills pathways for employees and employers in the cyber security sector.

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Funding

Up to $1.9M

Duration

up to 2 years

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

• Applicant must be an entity incorporated in Australia. • Additional eligibility requirements may be set out in the grant opportunity guidelines.
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What's Funded

Designing, promoting, piloting and testing an industry-led cyber security professionalisation scheme, including development of standards, career and education pathways, employer guidance, evaluation, and a plan to scale the scheme.

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Expected Outcomes

A pilot Cyber Security Professionalisation Scheme and standards developed with industry, clear career skills and education pathways, guidance for employers and employees, an evaluation of the pilot, and a plan for scaling and sustaining the scheme independently after the pilot.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

companynon_profitother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

trainingemploymentinnovationother

Keywords

cyber securityprofessionalisationskillsworkforceindustry developmentaccreditationeducation pathwayspilot program

Official Grant Page

Australian Government

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the Growing and Professionalising the Cyber Security Industry Program?

The Growing and Professionalising the Cyber Security Industry Program is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing Up to $1.9M in funding. The Growing and Professionalising the Cyber Security Industry Program provides up to $1.9 million to design, pilot, test and promote a national, self-sustaining cyber security industry professionalisation scheme. The funding aims to reduce barriers to industry entry and create clear education and skills pathways for employees and employers in the cyber security sector.
2

How much funding does the Growing and Professionalising the Cyber Security Industry Program provide?

The Growing and Professionalising the Cyber Security Industry Program provides Up to $1.9M in funding. The typical project duration is up to 2 years.
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Who is eligible for the Growing and Professionalising the Cyber Security Industry Program?

  • Applicant must be an entity incorporated in Australia.
  • Additional eligibility requirements may be set out in the grant opportunity guidelines.
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What activities are funded?

Designing, promoting, piloting and testing an industry-led cyber security professionalisation scheme, including development of standards, career and education pathways, employer guidance, evaluation, and a plan to scale the scheme.
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